This pattern is part of The Bendigo Project 2026 and will be published on Saturday 28th March 2026.

The theme for The Bendigo Project in 2026 is Texture & Twist, a delightful exploration of knit and crochet textured stitch patterns and cables.

The Bendigo Project Knitalong will commence on Saturday 28th March at 7.30pm via Zoom, and will conclude with a meet up at The Australian Sheep and Wool Show, in Bendigo, Saturday 18th July 2026.

Check out our website for more information: www.thebendigoproject.com

Check out the other patterns in the collection:

Sheep Show Hat, Sheep Show Socks and Sheep Show Socks DK by me; Mail Clad Cowl and Mail Clad Socks by Tess Vandekolk; Noosa Cardigan and Noosa Scarf by Vera Marcu; Noble Jumper and McKinnon Beanie by Susanna Kaartinen; Short Crimp Cowl, Long Crimp Cowl and Staple Poncho by Shelley Husband

The annual Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo is a winter highlight on every Australian yarn lover’s calendar, and the icy-cold weather at that time means a good pair of mitts is a must!

Sporting beautiful and easy braids and cables, these fingerless mitts are a quick and satisfying knit that will match your Sheep Show Socks and Hat for the perfect winter set.

The pattern is written for DK weight (8ply) yarn – you could choose a special single skein or use a combination of yarns and have fun with colour.

Whip out those needles and enjoy knitting up these warm and gorgeous mitts!

This pattern has been tech edited and fully tested. I warmly welcome any feedback or questions about the pattern.

Happy making!

Kath xx

Options/Features
DK weight (8ply) gauge
3 different yarn options to get gauge
Use full skeins, minis or scraps
Easy cables without cable needle
Striped Ridges texture
Easy thumb gusset

Yarn
Around 80g of any DK weight (8ply) yarn (approx 200-225m per 100g)

OR

Around 80g of any fingering weight (4ply) yarn held double (approx 400m per 100g)

OR

Around 45g of any fingering weight (4ply) yarn (approx 400m per 100g) held with around 20g of any laceweight (2ply) yarn such as silk mohair or suri alpaca silk

Needles
3.25mm (US Size 3)
3.75mm (US Size 5)

Sizes
Child (Small) Medium (Large)

Child to fit hand 15cm (6″) around
Small to fit hand 18cm (7″) around
Medium to fit hand 19-20cm (7.5″) around
Large to fit hand 21cm (8.25″) around

Hand circumference is measured around the widest part of the hand not including the thumb. Designed with approximately 1cm of negative ease.

Estimated Yarn Required
125 (140) 150 (160) m

Gauge
22 sts x 30 rows = 10cm (4”) in stockinette (blocked)